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The American people and small businesses across East Texas are reaping the benefits of the new tax cut law. It’s putting more money in people’s pockets and enabling businesses – American employers - to create jobs, purchase new equipment and expand.  It is growing our economy. Ninety percent of Americans are getting a tax break from lower tax rates, a doubling of the standard… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36) issued the following statement today about the meeting his office organized earlier this week regarding the opioid crisis in the Southeast Texas Region. “This week, we gathered key stakeholders in the Southeast Texas Region to discuss the importance of working collaboratively to develop… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36) issued the following statement today recognizing Captain Michael McGee and Captain Michael Phillips for their courageous actions that prevented a major maritime disaster on the Houston Ship Channel in 2016. “It was my distinct honor to present Captain Michael McGee and Captain… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36) issued the following statement today recognizing veteran John Jerrell Nichols, Sr., of Clear Lake, who never received the medals he earned after honorably serving in World War II. “Seventy-one years after his heroic acts, Army veteran, John Jerrell Nichols, Sr. is honored by a grateful… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Reps. Brian Babin (R-TX-36) & Steve King (R-IA-04), along with 23 other Members of Congress, today sent a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) asking them to support the pending application for an exemption from the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate for small trucking businesses with exemplary safety records. “For the last six… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) released the following video message applauding President Trump’s State of the Union address: “The message from President Trump was loud and clear…America is back and we are only getting started,” said Rep. Babin. “Each day newspaper headlines announce that businesses are investing billions of dollars to expand here in America, building new… Read more »

Congressman in Liberty after addressing Rice Symposium Liberty Vindicator | By Casey Stinnett Jan. 26, 2018 |  Link After a stop at the local radio station, Congressman Brian Babin was kind enough to drop by The Vindicator office this afternoon for a short visit. He had just come from the Southeast Texas Rice Symposium being held in Winnie and talked a bit about the… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement today after Senate Democrats ended their filibuster and passed a government funding bill: “Senate Democrats have finally come to their senses and agreed to end the #SchumerShutdown and re-open the federal government.  But let’s be clear: For three days, Democrats in Congress held our troops and children’s… Read more »

Babin: 2017 was year of accomplishments Cleveland Advocate | By U.S. Rep. Brian Babin December 29, 2017 | Link With the election of President Trump and a Republican Congress, we set out on a conservative agenda in 2017 to restore and rebuild America's economy and national security. As 2017 comes to a close, I am proud of the many conservative reforms we have enacted and the benefits… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) joined his House colleagues today in passing the House-Senate conference report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), landmark legislation that overhauls America’s tax code to deliver historic tax relief for American workers, families and job creators. The legislation now goes to the Senate where it is expected to pass and be sent to the… Read more »